✨ What It’s About
The Best Beginning is a concise guide written to help couples build lifetime love according to God’s design. For those considering marriage or Christian leaders providing counseling, it’s a short read to start the right conversations and ask the right questions.
All marriages have challenges, but today far too many end in divorce. Although many couples hope that living together first will help avoid these outcomes, research consistently shows that this choice actually reduces the chances of building a lasting and fulfilling marriage. This honest, straightforward guide explains:
Why a “trial run” of living together works against building a stable, trusting, and deeply connected lifelong marriage
How God’s design for marriage builds stability, trust, and
growth
Why commitment forms the foundation of a lasting marriage
and how to strengthen it early
Practical ways to communicate well, handle conflict, and
strengthen your connection
👥Who is this Book For?
Couples seeking marriage and Christian marriage counseling.
🌅 The Inspiration Behind the Book
Led by the Spirit to share God’s design for love and marriage while mentoring a new Christian living with his girlfriend.
📍 Where to Find It
You can learn more or purchase the book here:
✍️ About the Author
Married for thirty-seven years to his soulmate and kindred spirit, Ellen and has three children and grandchildren. Duane has led multiple Bible studies, and provided marriage mentoring for singles and couples alike. Duane holds degrees in Engineering, bringing a unique perspective and appreciation for God’s design of the constructs of marriage.
🤍 Closing
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